Complete Day Trading Course

2026 Edition

Master day trading from zero to strategy launch.

A full-stack blueprint for confident intraday traders Inside you’ll find 18 fully scripted modules, printable worksheets, quizzes, and plug-and-play routines. Work through the lessons sequentially or jump straight to the pieces you need.

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Curriculum Overview

19 modules

Module 0

# Complete Day Trading Course for Beginners (2026 Edition)

Module 1

Module 1: What Is Day Trading?

Day trading is speculative trading conducted within a single trading day—all positions are opened and closed before the market session ends, with no positions held overnight. This...

Module 2

Module 2: Understanding Market Structure

Market structure is the foundation of all trading decisions. Before using any indicator or pattern, you must determine the direction of the prevailing trend.[^8] Defining Trends An...

Module 3

Module 3: Candlestick Fundamentals

Candlestick charts are the most widely used chart type in day trading because they display four data points per period: open, high, low, and close.[^13] Anatomy of a Candlestick...

Module 4

Module 4: Chart Patterns

Chart patterns are geometric formations created by price movement over multiple candles. They represent the psychological battle between buyers and sellers and often precede...

Module 5

Module 5: Support, Resistance, and Key Levels

Support and resistance are the most fundamental concepts in technical analysis. They represent price levels where buying or selling pressure historically concentrates.[^8] Support...

Module 6

Module 6: Supply and Demand Zones

Supply and demand zones go deeper than traditional support and resistance by focusing on where institutional orders created imbalances that moved price significantly.[^16][^7] What...

Module 7

Module 7: Technical Indicators

Indicators are mathematical calculations based on price, volume, or open interest data. They lag behind price action but can provide useful confirmation signals.[^18][^19] Moving...

Module 8

Module 8: Multi-Timeframe Analysis (Top-Down Approach)

Multi-timeframe analysis involves analyzing the same asset across several timeframes to get a complete picture—from the broad trend to the precise entry point.[^21][^22] The...

Module 9

Module 9: Order Types

Understanding order types is essential for executing your trading plan with precision.[^25] Market Orders A market order executes immediately at the best available current price....

Module 10

Module 10: Risk Management and Position Sizing

Risk management is what separates profitable traders from blown accounts. No strategy, no matter how good, will save you without proper risk control.[^28][^29] The 1-2% Rule Never...

Module 11

Module 11: Trading Psychology

Most traders fail not because of bad strategies, but because of poor psychology. Trading is a probability game requiring extreme self-discipline, patience, and dedication.[^8] The...

Module 12

Module 12: Building Your Trading Plan

A trading plan is a written document that defines every aspect of how and why you trade. It is not the same as a trading journal—it is the blueprint you create before you start...

Module 13

Module 13: Backtesting Your Strategy

Backtesting is the process of applying your trading strategy to historical data to evaluate how it would have performed in the past. It is a critical step before risking real...

Module 14

Module 14: The Trading Journal

A trading journal is the single most important tool for continuous improvement. Most traders don't fail because they lack strategy—they fail because they never track, review, or...

Module 15

Module 15: Choosing a Broker and Platform

Your broker is your gateway to the market. Choose wisely. Key Factors to Consider Commission and fees: Look for zero-commission stock trading or tight forex spreads. Watch for...

Module 16

Module 16: Putting It All Together — Daily Routine

Here is a structured daily routine that incorporates everything from this course.[^36] Pre-Market (30-60 Minutes Before Session Open) Check the economic calendar: Identify any...

Module 17

Module 17: Scaling Your Account

Scaling a trading account is a marathon, not a sprint. Compounding small, consistent gains is how professional traders build wealth. The Power of Compounding If you make just 0.5%...

Module 18

Module 18: Common Beginner Mistakes

Avoid these pitfalls that trap most new traders:[^8] Trading without a plan: Entering trades on gut feeling instead of defined rules. Risking too much per trade: A few bad trades...